16 Exitos Originales

Nat King Cole | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Latin
• ASIN: B000000VK0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,619 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cachito

2. Ansiedad

3. Adios Mariquita Linda

4. Piel Canela

5. Capullito de Alheli

6. Maria Elena

7. El Bodeguero

8. Adelita

9. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)

10. Noche de Ronda

11. Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros

12. Perfidia

13. Solamente una Vez

14. Aquellos Ojos Verdes

15. Acércate Más (Come Closer to Me)

16. Las Mañanitas

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely First Rate, August 20, 2005

By 

Fred McGhee "fredmcghee" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 16 Exitos Originales (Audio CD)

In the film "Buena Vista Social Club" the late Ibrahim Ferrer said that one of the biggest influences on his singing was Nat King Cole. Now that's high praise from one great crooner to another.

Nat King Cole's particular phrasing and smoky smooth baritone sounds great in any language, and this album is immensely satisfying from start to finish. Cole's interpretation of the classic song "Perfidia" is darn near perfect; there is a brief crack in his voice as he sings this song that lets you know that he just gets it. And I mean REALLY gets it. This is a passionate song to begin with, but Cole elevates it to another level.

In addition to displaying first rate musicianship, this collection is also great fun. "Cachito" sets a festive and toe stepping tone right off the bat, and Cole handles the traditional Cumbias on this album with his trademark intelligence, sophistication, and grace. Just more proof of why Cole was one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GLOBAL EFFORT IS GREAT!, March 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 16 Exitos Originales (Audio CD)

When my dad played this Latin version of Cole, my 3 year old sister began to laugh. Everyone else began to dance. The first time I was ever allowed to get drunk! Even the insurance types let thier guard down! Infectuious.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nat King Cole is great in any language..., May 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 16 Exitos Originales (Audio CD)

This CD is absolutly gorgious... Nat King Cole sings exotic songs in spainish, sambas, mambos, and some portuguese brazillian songs too, beautifully arranged by Ralph Charmichael, this music is recommended to all Cole fans, and it is even of interst to jazz collectors for Cole's voice in any language swings even to bossa nova... Highly recommended.